Stef Lach
Stef wrote close to 5000 stories during his time as Assistant Online News Editor and, later, as Online News Editor at Louder's former incarnation, TeamRock, between 2014-2016. An accomplished reporter and journalist, Stef has written extensively for a number of UK newspapers including The Herald and the Glasgow Times, and also played bass with UK rock favourites Logan. His favourite bands are Pixies and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Stef left the world of rock'n'roll news behind when he moved to his beloved Canada in 2016, setting just outside of Toronto, Ontario. He returned to Louder as a contributing news writer in late 2022, with his next 5,000 stories now firmly in his sights.
Latest articles by Stef Lach

Metallica fans banned for life after "incredibly stupid" speaker tower stunt at show in Australia
By Stef Lach published
Ever thought about climbing on part of the stage or sound setup at a gig? Two Metallica fans can tell you why you really shouldn't

Behaviour of one former Megadeth member means there will be no reunions on upcoming farewell tour
By Stef Lach published
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine rules out bringing former members back as guests on farewell tour

"I joined a band because I hated the f****** beach." Shirley Manson doubles down after beach ball rant at Garbage show in Australia
By Stef Lach published
There's a time and a place for beach balls. It has now been firmly established that a Garbage gig is never the place

Alanis Morissette announces UK and Ireland 2026 outdoor tour with Skunk Anansie
By Stef Lach published
Canadian star Alanis Morissette will play outdoor summer shows in Cork, Exeter, Woodstock, Lytham, London and Glasgow

Aerosmith removed from Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney World and will be replaced by the Muppets
By Stef Lach published
Aerosmith have been the stars of Disney's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster since 1999

Gojira tour kicks off with Car Bomb's Greg Kubacki filling in on guitar for injured Joe Duplantier
By Stef Lach published
Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier hurt his hand on eve of tour and has called on old friend Greg Kubacki from Car Bomb to help out

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx slams aging rock stars who are "still trying to act 25"
By Stef Lach published
Motley Crue man Nikki Sixx is 66 – and he's not a fan of "artists that are still trying to act 25 and they're 65"

Former Cradle of Filth members file lawsuit against Dani Filth after period or turmoil
By Stef Lach published
Complicated Cradle of Filth falling out is exposed in legal papers

"I am so blessed. I have the best job in the world." James Hetfield on how Metallica fans make it "easy" for him to do his job
By Stef Lach published
Metallica frontman is fuelled by the passion and energy of the fans

Megadeth announce 2026 Canadian tour with Anthrax and Exodus
By Stef Lach published
Megadeth's farewell plans now include a 12-date tour of Canada with fellow thrash metal titans

Watch The Darkness treat commuters at London St Pancras station to a surprise live performance
By Stef Lach published
Justin and Dan Hawkins of The Darkness performed Christmas songs and some of their hits at London train station

According to Glenn Hughes and Slayer's Kerry King, the rock and metal talent pool is drying up
By Stef Lach published
Former Deep Purple man Glenn Hughes and Slayer's Kerry King can't name any new rock or metal artists that excite them

Watch Robert Plant perform Led Zeppelin's Gallows Pole during Tiny Desk Concert set
By Stef Lach published
Robert Plant and Saving Grace play intimate set including Led Zep classic

Tom Morello says it's just a matter of time before unreleased Audioslave album sees the light of day
By Stef Lach published
There's an album's worth of "great" Audioslave music featuring the late Chris Cornell just waiting to be unleashed

"I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure." Steve Harris had his doubts over Bruce Dickinson's 1999 return to Iron Maiden
By Stef Lach published
How different things could have been if Steve Harris had blocked Bruce Dickinson's Iron Maiden comeback

Ozzy's eldest son Louis Osbourne on being stunned by "awe inspiring" turnout at Prince of Darkness' funeral
By Stef Lach published
Louis Osbourne gives rare interview and hails the cultural impact his late father Ozzy had on the world

UK government confirms it will introduce ban on selling secondary gig tickets for a profit
By Stef Lach published
War on ticket touts steps up as government reveals bold plans to hit secondary ticket platforms in the pocket if they don't comply

AC/DC bring earthquake-level noise to first Australian show in 10 years
By Stef Lach published
Residents of Melbourne who live miles away from venue were shook all night long by AC/DC's seismic return

Watch unmasked Kiss pay emotional tribute to late Ace Frehley at Las Vegas show
By Stef Lach published
Kiss Kruise: Land-locked in Vegas launches with heartfelt tribute to guitarist Ace Frehley who died last month

Amyl and the Sniffers get the drinks in for Melbourne after free show cancelled at last minute
By Stef Lach published
Drinks in some Melbourne bars were paid for by Amyl and the Sniffers after police pull plug on free gig on short notice

Limp Bizkit show in Estonia cancelled after Fred Durst's previous support of Vladimir Putin resurfaces online
By Stef Lach published
Fred Durst had plenty to say about Russia and Putin in the past – and it appears to have come back to bite Limp Bizkit

Listen to haunting instrumental cover of Madonna's Frozen recorded by late Death mastermind Chuck Schuldiner
By Stef Lach published
Death mastermind toyed with Madonna cover in early stages of terminal cancer battle – hear it now for first time

"Was it worth it? It was and it will be until my dying day." Hotel chef fired after asking for a picture with Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose
By Stef Lach published
Richard Perez Cuzcano gets picture with his hero Axl Rose – only to later be fired for breaking employer's policy
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